Climate envoys urge faster action in shadow of Ukraine war – The Japan Times
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry echoed the call for the Ukraine war to drive a quicker shift to renewables.Read More
Sounds of Ukrainian counteroffensive echo in ruined village near Russian border – The Japan Times
The Ukrainian military is reporting new gains in villages near Kharkiv that may signal a possible shift in the course of the war, as troops...
U.S. condemns latest jailing of four democracy activists in Hong Kong – The Japan Times
Among those arrested by the police were a 90-year-old Cardinal, a former lawmaker and barrister and a Canto-pop singer for allegedly "colluding” with foreign forces.Read...
Japan freezes assets of Russia’s Sberbank and Alfa Bank over Ukraine – The Japan Times
In line with the United States and European countries, the measure will force Japanese companies to seek alternative ways to settle payments to continue business...
Ange Postecoglou proud of Celtic turnaround to win 52nd title – The Japan Times
Celtic's 10th league title in 11 years also ensures they will play in the Champions League group stage next season for the first time in...
U.S. to convey importance of Taiwan stability to ASEAN, official says – The Japan Times
U.S. President Joe Biden's meeting with ASEAN leaders will mark the start of a series of diplomatic engagements related to the Indo-Pacific region this month.Read...
Vietnamese photographer Nick Ut gives Pope Francis famous Napalm Girl picture – Asia – South China Morning Post
Nick Ut and Kim Phuc Phan Thi, the then nine-year-old girl whose terror was captured in the iconic Vietnam war image, met the pontiff ahead...
UK defense chief flags iffy weapon stocks for Ukraine war – Defense News (Global)
Britain's defense secretary doesn’t believe Russian leaders view Western weapons support to Ukraine as a game changer in their escalation calculus. Read More
A Former Chinese Ambassador’s Trenchant Comments on Ukraine War Attract Notice – The Diplomat
Career diplomat Gao Yusheng spoke openly about how disastrous the war has been for Russia, but his comments have since been quietly deleted.Read More
Japan’s Weak Yen Hampers Its Post-COVID Recovery – The Diplomat
The Japanese yen has tumbled to its lowest level, pinching household purses and clouding Japan’s economic outlook.Read More